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Nehru Yuva Kendra in association with Academy for Mountaineering and Adventure Sports conducted state level adventure training camp from 2012 November 1st to 2012 November 7th in Wayanad District. Upbringing of adventure among youth was one of the primary objectives of the camp.

Camp which included a plethora of terrestrial-water-aerial adventure activities had 25 adventurers, selected from various parts of northern Kerala.

River crossing, at Wayanad

On the day of Keralappiravi, 2012 November 1st, 10 AM, registration began. First session briefing the aims, objectives and schedule of the camp was taken at 11 AM. This session was also utilized by the campers to familiarize with the fellow campers. At 2 PM, Wayanad District Collector Sri. K. Gopalakrishna Bhatt flagged off the Youth adventure race from Mananthavady Gandhi Park to Karlad Lake. Nehru Yuva Kendra deputy director Dr. V. Rajasesnan Nair, AMAS Chairman Sri. M. C. Ramadas and AMAS Director and camp leader Sri. C. Rajendran were present on the occasion. The race route covered Pazhassikudeeram, Pazhassi park and Kurva Island on the way to the final destination. The day concluded with camp fire, later at night.

On 02.11.2012, day began with exercises, followed by Wayanad D.F.O Sri. Dhaneshkumar flagging off the trekking to Pakshipathaalam, inside the renowned Wayanad Wildlife sanctuary. The trekkers spotted myriad species of flora and fauna, of which, some were very rare. They also visited Tirunelli, a place of historical importance and trekked through Brahmagiri hills on the Karnataka border. The trek was a one off experience for the adventurers. At night, an evaluation of the activities and campfire was conducted.

On 03.11.2012, exercise session marked the beginning of the day. Later in the early hours of the day, campers moved on to Pazhassi park to participate in the adventure base activities. Various activities such as Flying fox, river crossing, swinging valley crossing, commando net, commando bridge, monkey crawling, Burma bridge etc were a thrilling experience for the participants. River valley crossing on a single rope, across the Kabani river was an enthralling experience for the participants and viewers equally.

On 4.11.2012, Yoga & Meditation set an interesting day on gear. The campers went on a mountain trekking to Chembra peak, the highest peak in Wayanad. Expedition was flagged off by Wayanad District Panchayat Vice President Smt. K. Devaki. The top most spot on the peak rendered an awesome scene combining visuals to the valleys of states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The lake on top of the peak also was a reason of amusement. Later on the day, campers returned to the camp site and lights out was called after campfire.

On 05.11.2012, yet another day began with a session of yoga. Ambalavayal Panchayath President Sri. M. U. George inaugurated the rock climbing and rappelling session, at 10 AM, at Phantom rock, Ambalavayal. Panchayat member Smt.Laya Isaac presided over the function. District Panchayath member Smt. Beena Vijayan and Gramadeepam Youth Club President Sri. Soman addressed the gathering. AMAS District Coordinator Krishnadas welcomed the gathering and AMAS Deputy Director Adv.K.Sreeja delivered vote of thanks. All adventurers completed rock climbing and rappelling training by early afternoon. At 2 PM, campers visited the Ambalavayal heritage, which is a prime location depicting the culture of Wayanad District and the adivasitribe.

07.11.2012, the final day of the camp, began with an all faith prayer, followed by the campers cleaning the premises of the camp site. Evaluation of the camp and Open session was conducted then. Valedictory function began at 11 AM. NYK Wayanad District DYV Sri. P. B. Ramesh distributed the certificates and mementos. AMAS Chairman Sri. M. C. Ramadas presided over the function. AMAS Deputy Director Adv.K.Sreeja presented the camp report. Camp leader Sri. C. Rajendran delivered the evaluation speech. NYK NYC Sri. Arundev welcomed the gathering and AMAS Kozhikode District Coordinator Sri. Sreelesh delivered vote of thanks. Sadya was served later, for lunch. Camp dispersed with national anthem. The camp, conducted in the district of Wayanad, popularly known as the heaven of tourists became a different and long cherished experience for the campers.